A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 2703236 Details
Epoch: 125 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2704637 epoch_slot_no: 4637 block_no: 2703109 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1172 time: 2019-06-11 23:30:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5a64de0e9e53b38103afbecb1e1427d03a7039857bcb23d2e40d34ac8f2ddf15Block Operator
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